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Trailer battery box6/25/2023 Not waterproof but certainly water-resistant. The finished cover fits over the lock with a slot cut into the top for the key to enter. After filling the mold the actual lock is pushed into the silicone. We made a mold from a medicine bottle and cast a cover with the silicon/corn starch method. But how to keep water from seeping into the keyway of the upward-facing lock? Therefore we mounted another on the top surface. We could not use the one that was on the front verticle surface because the propane tank was in the way. Curt Manufacturing 52022 Lockable Battery Box Protects battery and charger from the elements and corrosion Plastic case with lockable tab and a bolt-on mount Inner Dimensions: 3W x 5. It is lockable to deter battery theft while sitting in storage and I. The control panel is 1/4" acrylic, painted black on the backside so the front side is durable. It is large enough to hold 3 batteries for dry camping. Most of the parts were bought on amazon and I was pleased with the quality. All connections were crimped and soldered. It was made water-resistant through the use of plastic, silicone, and stainless materials. Group 24-31 Snap-Top Battery Box The HM318BKS Snap-Top Battery Box is a battery storage solution for sizes Group 24 to Group 31 Automotive, Marine, and RV. The project included fabricating and installing a battery mount, USB & 12v outlets, fuse panel(s) solar charging connections, charging/capacity meter, key lock, light with the lid switch, and main battery switch. We used a trailer box from HF and modified it to hold 2x batteries and some “stuff”. These battery boxes are popular but not limited to the RV, Recreation Vehicle, Marine, and Boat. I was new to making high current batteries and solar connections. One white thick battery box with top and bottom vents. It was a painstaking project but also a lot of fun. ![]() Spent the last few weeks of my maker time making a battery box with and for my son’s camper.
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